Overview

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel Map

The national's capital and home to many of the country's most treasured monuments and museums, Washington D.C. is a popular destination for business and leisure travelers. National Geographic's City Destination map of Washington D.C. is a comprehensive guide to the city, combining an easy-to-read road map with an informative and well researched travel guide. The map covers the city from Georgetown, through the White House, National Mall and Capitol, to the Washington Navy Yard, along with parts of Northern Virginia, the Potomac River and its many bridges.

Pinpointed on the map are hundreds of points of interest, including monuments, hotels, places of worship, parks, police stations, hospitals, notable buildings and metro stations. Many of the city's most popular attractions are depicted in 3D, including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and White House. An inset map outlines the neighboring area of Old Town Alexandria. A comprehensive metro map along with diagrams of Dulles and Reagan National Airports are shown along with background information of the transit system. To assist in your navigation of the area, a user friendly index of streets, government buildings, monuments, museums, parks, hotels and metro stations is also provided.

Every Destination Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough  capable of withstanding the rigors of any kind of travel.

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About Destination Maps

Destination Maps combine finely detailed maps with fascinating and practical travel information. Maps feature a large-scale city map, richly layered with tourist and business travel locations and information. 3-D styled drawings provide you with instant identification of famous buildings and landmarks. The reverse side includes regional maps, top attractions, airport diagrams, travel tips, transit maps and an extensive index to streets, cities, neighborhoods, parks, points of interest, museums, monuments, government buildings, subway stations, hotels, and more. All National Geographic Destination City maps are printed in the United States by a certified green printer using low VOC inks.

Ii thought this was cardboard stock that folded like an accordion. Instead it was a paper map to unfold. I wanted something less conspicuous to read as I stand on a street corner.

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